Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle home runs lead Tigers past Twins
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 at Comerica Park on Monday, Sept. 7. Rookie Kevin McGonigle and outfielder Riley Greene each hit home runs to bolster the Tigers' offense during the series opener. Troy Melton allowed four runs on seven hits over 5⅔ innings to pick up the win, while the Detroit bullpen provided 3⅓ scoreless innings to maintain the lead. Kenley Jansen secured the save after closing out the final inning. The result helps the Tigers gain ground in the American League playoff race, as they remain 6½ games back of the final wild-card spot. The two teams are scheduled to continue their final series of the season on Tuesday night in Detroit.
- •Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle each hit home runs in the 5-4 win.
- •Troy Melton earned the win after pitching 5⅔ innings at Comerica Park.
- •The Tigers bullpen held the Twins scoreless for the final 3⅓ innings.
- •Kenley Jansen recorded his 18th save of the season.
- •Detroit moves 6½ games behind the final American League wild-card spot.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle belt home runs for Tigers in 5-4 win over Twins
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene, Kevin McGonigle slug Tigers past Twins
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Riley Greene powers Tigers past Twins
"Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Tigers starter Troy Melton (8-4) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, and four relievers held the Twins to one hit the rest of the way. Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his 494th career save and 18th this season.
"Riley Greene continued his torrid pace with three hits, including a two-run homer in the fifth that sparked Detroit to a 5-4 victory over the Twins.
"Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homered to spark a victory over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on Monday, Sept. 7.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:30 PMRiley Greene and Kevin McGonigle belt home runs for Tigers in 5-4 win over Twins
Riley Greene had three hits, including a two-run homer, and Kevin McGonigle added a solo shot Monday to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Tigers starter Troy Melton (8-4) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, and four relievers held the Twins to one hit the rest of the way. Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his 494th career save and 18th this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:56 PMRiley Greene, Kevin McGonigle slug Tigers past Twins
Detroit Tigers score: Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle homered to spark a victory over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on Monday, Sept. 7.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:53 PMRiley Greene powers Tigers past Twins
Riley Greene continued his torrid pace with three hits, including a two-run homer in the fifth that sparked Detroit to a 5-4 victory over the Twins.
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